Polaris 2010 Breeze - Manual (Page 42)

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OPERATION
New Operator Driving Procedures
1. Read and understand the owner's manual and all warning and
instruction labels before operating this vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery charger (if connected). See page 72.
3. Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 39.
4. Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving
experience with this vehicle.
5. Sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt.
6. Make sure the direction selector switch is in the proper position for
your intended direction of travel.
7. Make sure the front wheels are turned in the intended direction of
travel.
8. Apply the brakes.
9. Turn the key to the ON position.
10. Select an open area that allows room to familiarize yourself with
vehicle operation and handling. Check for obstacles and people in
your driving area.
11. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, release the brakes and
depress the accelerator with your right foot to begin driving.
12. Drive slowly at first. On level surfaces, practice starting, stopping,
turning, maneuvering, using the accelerator and brakes and driving
in reverse. Learn how the vehicle handles when making both left
and right turns at a slow speed.
13. Increase speed only after mastering all maneuvers at a slow speed.
14. After you become skilled at making turns and begin to operate at
faster speeds, follow these precautions:
• Avoid abrupt starts and stops.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt steering maneuvers.
• Never turn at a fast speed.
• Operate at speeds appropriate for your skills, the conditions and
the terrain.